4 days Proxmox VE in-depth remote/online training

This training covers Proxmox VE, the open-source platform that brings compute, software-defined networking and storage under one roof. It combines two courses: "Proxmox VE Deployment and Management" and "Proxmox VE Clustering and Shared Storage." Together, they give you a complete picture of managing hyper-converged infrastructure.

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Worldwide Proxmox VE Training from a Proxmox Gold Partner

croit provides instructor-led Proxmox VE training for teams worldwide. As a Proxmox Gold Partner and Training Partner, we help administrators and infrastructure teams deploy, manage and troubleshoot production Proxmox VE environments. The course covers single-server deployments, clustering, shared storage, Ceph, SDN, high availability, backup, migration and operational best practices in a hands-on virtual lab.

TRAINER

Our trainers work with real Proxmox VE, Linux, clustering, networking and storage environments. The sessions are practical and based on enterprise deployments, including common issues around migration, shared storage, Ceph, high availability and troubleshooting.

MATERIALS PROVIDED

• Digital documentation.
• Access to a virtual training center.
• Official certificate of completion from Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH.

TARGET GROUP

This course is for system administrators and IT professionals who deploy, manage, and scale virtual environments or hyper-converged infrastructure. You need a basic understanding of Linux and computer networking to attend.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• A stable, high-speed internet connection (at least 25 Mbit/s down, 5 Mbit/s up).
• A computer with a modern web browser for lab access.
• A headset, or a microphone and speakers, for discussions.
• A webcam (recommended for a more interactive workshop).

AGENDA

Module 1: Deployment and Management

• Understanding the architecture of Proxmox VE with a focus on a single server deployment.
• Installing and setting up Proxmox VE: system requirements, installation, updates, and network configuration.
• Exploring the management interfaces (web GUI, CLI).
• Configuring and managing networks in Proxmox VE: Bridging and bonding network interfaces, VLANs, software-defined networking.
• Storage management: Storage options in Proxmox VE with a focus on single server deployments.
• Virtual guest management: Creating, managing, and understanding the various options and possibilities for VMs and Linux OS containers (LXC).
• Migration to Proxmox VE from other hypervisors (V2V) and bare-metal machines (P2V) and recommended post-migration steps.
• Backup and restore strategies: Backing up guests with the out-of-the-box backup functionality, exploring the integration with the Proxmox Backup Server, retention management, and restore possibilities.
• Authentication and Permissions: Users, groups, authentication realms, and permission schemes.
• Integrated firewall
• Troubleshooting common issues

Module 2: Clustering and Shared Storage 

• Architecture and components of a Proxmox VE cluster: Requirements, best practices.
• Exploring the Proxmox Cluster File System (pmxcfs) and Corosync.
• Cluster networking and redundancy, software-defined networking (SDN) and VLANs.
• Storage management with shared storage options.
• Deploying Ceph: Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI), Ceph RBD for guest virtual disk storage, CephFS for clustered file storage, maintenance tasks, and best practices.
• Migration of guests between nodes.
• ZFS for asynchronous guest disk replication in a cluster.
• High availability (HA) for VMs and containers.
• Failure scenarios with exercises for HA and Ceph.
• Considerations for a minimal 2 node setup with an external tiebreaker (QDevice).
• Automate tasks using the Proxmox REST API or CLI tools.
• Troubleshooting common issues

NOTE: Module 2: Clustering and Shared Storage is aimed at participants who have completed the Module 1: Deployment and Management training. This course covers topics that are not included in the Module 1: Deployment and Management course.

NEXT STEPS

• Register via the form; you’ll receive a confirmation email.
• We'll send a quote (in EUR or USD, depending on your region) to the billing contact/company details provided.
• Enrollment is confirmed when payment is received. Spots fill up, so don't sit on it.
• Class sizes are limited, please complete registration and payment promptly to guarantee your spot.
• Training access details and the final schedule are sent approximately one week before the course start date.
  → Includes an invitation to our virtual classroom.
  → Provides access to your own training environment.